Detective Conan: Is Miss Haibara planning to assault a police officer again today?

As for whether Conan will follow later... that's none of Higashino Ning's business.

Restricting someone's freedom of movement is illegal; he can't knowingly break the law, can he?

Upon hearing Dongye Ning's words, the three little ones' expressions all darkened.

If they call home, they will definitely be called back.

So you're just leaving like this?

I'm not entirely satisfied.

Mitsuhiko was the first to think of a solution, "Then... Officer Higashino, why don't you take us to Professor Agasa's house first? We were planning to have dinner at the professor's house today anyway."

Ai Haibara: "......"

Go to Professor Agasa's house?

Wouldn't that ruin her entire plan? If Conan only feels "surprise" rather than "fright," the effect would be greatly diminished.

Actually, this isn't necessarily a bad strategy. Entering the market with a friendly attitude and then seeking cooperation is also a very good approach.

However, Ai Haibara still leans towards her original idea, because this shrunken detective loves to show off, and advising him to keep a low profile is far less effective than ordering him to keep a low profile.

The only problem now is... she has no decision-making power in this matter, only the power to advise.

Is it realistic to suggest that these three unruly kids go home obediently?

The answer is that it's unrealistic.

So... let's be flexible and adaptable!

Startling the cunning and wicked Ai Haibara, she transforms into a friendly ambassador.

Higashino Ning knew what the three kids were planning, but it didn't matter, as long as he didn't have these kids with him when he went to arrest people.

The police car immediately started and drove in the direction indicated by the three children.

The reason it's a direction rather than an address is because the three little ones don't know the exact address of Professor Agasa's house.

Seeing that the three children were starting to disagree on which path to take, Ai Haibara sighed silently and then said, "2-21 Beika Town."

Ayumi exclaimed in surprise, "Haibara-san, how did you know Professor Agasa's address?"

Ai Haibara looked out the window. "Because that's where I live now."

...

Conan's pursuit continues.

Higashino Ningya parked the police car steadily outside Professor Agasa's house.

Upon seeing the children being led to his door by the police, Professor Agasa said with trepidation, "Officer, I'm so sorry, these children have caused you trouble. If anything happens, please tell me directly, and I will do my best to take responsibility."

Higashino Ning nodded, raised his hand and pointed at the people, "This one, this one, and this one, none of the three of them caused any trouble."

After looking around, Dr. Agasa's heart clenched. Wasn't Ai the only one left?

The other party is a member of that mysterious organization... Could it be...?

Professor Agasa has already started imagining Ai Haibara with an evil face beating up kids at school.

"But that shouldn't be the case... I think Ai is a pretty well-behaved child..." Professor Agasa muttered hesitantly.

Higashino Ningya nodded at the right moment and chuckled, "That's right, she's a very well-behaved child, there's no problem."

As he spoke, he placed his hand on the little girl's head and gently rubbed it.

Ai Haibara rolled her eyes and pushed Higashino Ning's hand away.

Dr. Agasa looked at Higashino Ning speechlessly.

So all that talk was just nonsense?

Worry for nothing!

Hiss... No, that's not right!

Logically and emotionally, there should still be a Conan here!

What about the new person?

Could it be...?

Professor Agasa started imagining Conan being kidnapped by the underworld again.

But the people in front of him all looked very relaxed, so the old man had no choice but to give up his idea and wait for what was to come.

As a result, Higashino Ning didn't say anything more. He simply handed the children over to him and left. Only when he reached the door did he say that Conan was cooperating with the police investigation and would be back in a while.

For some reason, the departure of Dongye Ning made the three boys breathe a sigh of relief.

Ayumi asked curiously, "Doctor, why is Ai Haibara living in your house?"

Dr. Agasa patted his belly and explained, "Ai's parents have gone abroad, so she'll be staying at my house for a while. You two must get along well."

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Ayumi immediately hugged Ai Haibara's arm, "Mmm!"

It has to be said that Ayumi's sudden action took Ai Haibara by surprise.

She didn't remember anyone ever hugging her arm like that before; it was always her who hugged her older sister.

In the blink of an eye, her older sister left, and she herself became the older sister.

"But Ayumi probably sees me more as a good friend...?" Ai Haibara's expression softened, and she chuckled. "This experience is truly novel and wonderful."

...

The other end.

Dusk was faintly fading into darkness.

Higashino Ning received a call from Conan, who told him to hurry to Otsuma Station, the place the tall, thin man was going.

Let's go then.

Just as he was about to start the car, Takagi Wataru called.

connected.

"Hey Higashino, what on earth are you up to today?"

Having just escaped from some business, Takagi Wataru only now had the chance to call Higashino Ning.

He just couldn't understand it; yesterday, Higashino Ning was only more active in his thinking and actions than before.

As a result, the other party also made a breakthrough in personality today.

Can you believe they dared to go against Inspector Megure?!

Patrolling! Making fun of and confronting a police inspector from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department in front of all his colleagues!

If it weren't for the fact that he couldn't save face, the good-natured Inspector Megure would never have made that kind of bet with Higashino Ning; at the very least, he would have sent a few people over to check on the situation.

The reason why Higashino Ning chose to do this was not because he was arrogant or ignorant of human relationships, but because he had a more far-reaching plan.

First, troublemakers can enjoy the same level of attention as top students, and capable troublemakers can attract even more attention from above.

Those in positions of power have a desire for control, and they find great satisfaction in turning capable troublemakers into readily available and effective tools.

By manipulating human nature in this way, as long as Higashino Ning doesn't go too far, he has a chance to join the "Police F4" and be able to respond to all cases, thereby extracting the maximum benefit from the system.

He may not go on a call, but he must be on the call roster!

Secondly, Higashino Ning also wanted to use this image change to stop his colleagues from using what they called "jokes" but were actually "bullying".

The key reason why Takagi Wataru is always bullied by others is that he is a nice guy.

Finally, Higashino Ning needs an opportunity for a promotion that breaks with convention.

Good things don't go out, bad things pass thousands of miles.

If he doesn't act like a troublemaker, he'll earn a title like "a very capable and excellent police officer in the First Investigation Division."

If he becomes a troublemaker, he'll become "a very capable guy who gives the entire Criminal Investigation Department a headache."

The difference is huge.

Chapter 17 Conan exclaims he's been tricked

Faced with Takagi Wataru's doubts, Higashino Ning did not explain in detail, but instead said that he had indeed found the suspect's hideout and told him to come over and help arrest him.

Although Takagi Wataru hesitated, he still agreed.

Of course, his main purpose in agreeing to come was to check on Higashino Ning's mental state.

...

After parking the police car, Higashino Ning jogged towards Otto Station, and as soon as he arrived, he spotted the tall, thin man.

The First Investigation Division never wears police uniforms; the only conspicuous thing they have is their police cars.

Therefore, the other party did not recognize Higashino Ning immediately, but instead walked towards the direction of the lair on their own.

Higashino Ning silently followed in the crowd.

It was now completely dark, and there were many pedestrians on the street. The combination of these environmental factors made his tracking particularly easy.

A short while later, Higashino Ning watched the other person walk into a newspaper office.

"Fine, fine, so you've set up your money printing operation right next to the police station, is that it?"

Higashino Ning stood in the shadows looking towards the Otsuka Police Station. The police officers inside seemed completely unaware of any problem, chatting and laughing among themselves, enjoying a peaceful moment.

Once the news breaks, not only will this police station be drowned in public criticism, but the entire police system will also be attacked by the public.

Unfortunately, Higashino Ning does not yet have the ability to influence the media.

Getting hit by an area-of-effect (AOE) attack is quite unpleasant.

Mobile phone vibration.

As soon as the call connected, Conan's anxious voice came through.